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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 262.37 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 262.37 and 112.50 is: 155.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 262.37 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/262.37 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 262.37 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 29,516.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,516.63/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.25

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