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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 262.60 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 262.60 and 112.68 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 262.60 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/262.60 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 262.60 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 29,589.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,589.77/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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