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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.92 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.92 and 112.88 is: 155.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.92 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.92 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.92 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 29,678.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,678.41/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.78

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