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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.77 and 112.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.77 and 112.81 is: 155.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.77 = 112.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.77 = 112.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.77 × 112.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 29,643.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,643.08/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.62

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