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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.90 and 111.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.90 and 111.82 is: 154.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.90 = 111.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.90 = 111.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.90 × 111.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 29,397.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,397.48/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.30

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