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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 262.56 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 262.56 and 112.64 is: 155.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 262.56 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/262.56 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 262.56 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 29,574.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,574.76/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.45

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