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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 262.34 and 153.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 262.34 and 153.34 is: 211.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 262.34 = 153.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/262.34 = 153.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 262.34 × 153.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 40,227.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,227.22/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.57

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