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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 285.78 and 154.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 285.78 and 154.97 is: 232.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 285.78 = 154.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/285.78 = 154.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 285.78 × 154.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 44,287.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,287.33/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.35

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