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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 284.66 and 155.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 284.66 and 155.26 is: 232.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 284.66 = 155.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/284.66 = 155.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 284.66 × 155.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 44,194.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,194.11/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.50

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