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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 262.94 and 115.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 262.94 and 115.85 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 262.94 = 115.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/262.94 = 115.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 262.94 × 115.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 30,459.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,459.71/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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