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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.48 and 158.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.48 and 158.19 is: 237.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.48 = 158.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.48 = 158.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.48 × 158.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 45,160.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,160.08/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.29

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