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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 262.80 and 111.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 262.80 and 111.76 is: 154.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 262.80 = 111.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/262.80 = 111.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 262.80 × 111.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 29,370.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370.53/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.24

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