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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 262.86 and 112.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 262.86 and 112.84 is: 155.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 262.86 = 112.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/262.86 = 112.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 262.86 × 112.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 29,661.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,661.12/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.73

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