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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.42 and 157.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.42 and 157.88 is: 237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.42 = 157.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.42 = 157.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.42 × 157.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 45,063.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,063.42/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.08

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