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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 262.78 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 262.78 and 112.82 is: 155.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 262.78 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/262.78 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 262.78 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 29,646.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,646.84/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.64

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