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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 261.95 and 156.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 261.95 and 156.78 is: 216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 261.95 = 156.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/261.95 = 156.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 261.95 × 156.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 41,068.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,068.91/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.05

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