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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.02 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.02 and 157.96 is: 236.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.02 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.02 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.02 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 45,021.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,021.76/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.61

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