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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 284.58 and 157.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 284.58 and 157.50 is: 235.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 284.58 = 157.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/284.58 = 157.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 284.58 × 157.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 44,821.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,821.35/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.69

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