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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 263.01 and 115.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 263.01 and 115.81 is: 159.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 263.01 = 115.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/263.01 = 115.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 263.01 × 115.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 30,458.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,458.96/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.86

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