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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 261.99 and 157.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 261.99 and 157.32 is: 216.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 261.99 = 157.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/261.99 = 157.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 261.99 × 157.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 41,216.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,216.27/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.73

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