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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.92 and 111.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.92 and 111.86 is: 154.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.92 = 111.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.92 = 111.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.92 × 111.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 29,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,410.23/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.32

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