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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 286.44 and 158.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 286.44 and 158.30 is: 237.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 286.44 = 158.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/286.44 = 158.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 286.44 × 158.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 45,342.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342.02/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.92

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