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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.42 and 115.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.42 and 115.57 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.42 = 115.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.42 = 115.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.42 × 115.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 30,327.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,327.92/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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