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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 262.16 and 155.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 262.16 and 155.29 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 262.16 = 155.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/262.16 = 155.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 262.16 × 155.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 40,710.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,710.83/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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