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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 286.04 and 154.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 286.04 and 154.45 is: 232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 286.04 = 154.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/286.04 = 154.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 286.04 × 154.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 44,178.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178.88/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.19

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