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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 262.71 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 262.71 and 153.48 is: 212.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 262.71 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/262.71 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 262.71 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 40,321.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,321.00/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.01

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