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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.35 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.35 and 115.40 is: 159.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.35 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.35 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.35 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 30,276.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.13/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.27

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