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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.68 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.68 and 112.80 is: 155.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.68 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.68 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.68 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 29,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,630.30/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.59

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