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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 262.79 and 111.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 262.79 and 111.77 is: 154.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 262.79 = 111.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/262.79 = 111.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 262.79 × 111.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 29,370.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,370.17/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.23

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