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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 262.36 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 262.36 and 115.46 is: 159.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 262.36 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/262.36 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 262.36 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 30,290.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.20/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.26

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