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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.26 and 153.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.26 and 153.36 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.26 = 153.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.26 = 153.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.26 × 153.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 40,220.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,220.19/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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