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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 262.94 and 153.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 262.94 and 153.80 is: 212.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 262.94 = 153.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/262.94 = 153.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 262.94 × 153.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 40,438.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,438.09/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.11

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