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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.26 and 154.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.26 and 154.13 is: 231.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.26 = 154.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.26 = 154.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.26 × 154.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 43,964.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.93/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.19

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