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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 263.04 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 263.04 and 112.98 is: 155.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 263.04 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/263.04 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 263.04 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 29,718.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,718.26/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.90

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