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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.24 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.24 and 115.39 is: 159.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.24 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.24 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.24 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 30,259.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,259.87/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.19

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