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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 262.37 and 155.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 262.37 and 155.21 is: 213.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 262.37 = 155.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/262.37 = 155.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 262.37 × 155.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 40,721.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,721.52/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.98

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