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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 287.06 and 156.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 287.06 and 156.76 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 287.06 = 156.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/287.06 = 156.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 287.06 × 156.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 44,998.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,998.02/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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