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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 262.56 and 111.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 262.56 and 111.57 is: 153.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 262.56 = 111.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/262.56 = 111.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 262.56 × 111.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 29,293.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,293.82/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.99

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