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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 262.88 and 157.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 262.88 and 157.22 is: 217.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 262.88 = 157.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/262.88 = 157.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 262.88 × 157.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 41,329.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,329.99/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.11

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