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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 262.56 and 112.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 262.56 and 112.69 is: 155.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 262.56 = 112.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/262.56 = 112.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 262.56 × 112.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 29,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587.89/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.48

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