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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 286.20 and 158.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 286.20 and 158.14 is: 237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 286.20 = 158.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/286.20 = 158.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 286.20 × 158.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 45,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,259.67/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.68

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