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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 284.86 and 158.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 284.86 and 158.12 is: 236.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 284.86 = 158.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/284.86 = 158.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 284.86 × 158.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 45,042.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,042.06/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.91

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