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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 262.94 and 153.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 262.94 and 153.73 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 262.94 = 153.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/262.94 = 153.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 262.94 × 153.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 40,420.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,420.34/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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