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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 262.50 and 153.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 262.50 and 153.48 is: 211.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 262.50 = 153.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/262.50 = 153.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 262.50 × 153.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 40,288.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.50/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.62

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