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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.42 and 115.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.42 and 115.44 is: 159.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.42 = 115.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.42 = 115.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.42 × 115.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 30,293.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,293.19/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.36

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