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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.37 and 155.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.37 and 155.57 is: 233.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.37 = 155.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.37 = 155.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.37 × 155.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 44,393.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,393.20/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.09

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