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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.17 and 156.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.17 and 156.11 is: 233.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.17 = 156.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.17 = 156.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.17 × 156.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 44,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515.68/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.95

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