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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.35 and 112.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.35 and 112.50 is: 155.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.35 = 112.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.35 = 112.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.35 × 112.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 29,514.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514.38/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.20

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