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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 262.19 and 157.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 262.19 and 157.09 is: 216.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 262.19 = 157.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/262.19 = 157.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 262.19 × 157.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 41,187.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,187.03/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.31

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