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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 286.16 and 155.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 286.16 and 155.00 is: 232.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 286.16 = 155.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/286.16 = 155.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 286.16 × 155.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 44,352.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,352.59/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.66

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