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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 286.26 and 156.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 286.26 and 156.62 is: 235.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 286.26 = 156.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/286.26 = 156.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 286.26 × 156.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 44,832.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,832.61/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.18

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