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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 286.54 and 158.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 286.54 and 158.35 is: 238.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 286.54 = 158.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/286.54 = 158.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 286.54 × 158.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 45,373.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373.61/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238.62

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