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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 262.24 and 153.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 262.24 and 153.30 is: 211.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 262.24 = 153.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/262.24 = 153.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 262.24 × 153.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 40,201.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,201.39/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.42

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