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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.36 and 156.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.36 and 156.10 is: 234.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.36 = 156.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.36 = 156.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.36 × 156.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 44,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544.70/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.17

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