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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 262.64 and 115.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 262.64 and 115.63 is: 159.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 262.64 = 115.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/262.64 = 115.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 262.64 × 115.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 30,369.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,369.06/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.61

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