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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 262.94 and 111.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 262.94 and 111.88 is: 154.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 262.94 = 111.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/262.94 = 111.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 262.94 × 111.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 29,416.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,416.79/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.36

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