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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 262.24 and 153.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 262.24 and 153.74 is: 211.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 262.24 = 153.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/262.24 = 153.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 262.24 × 153.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 40,316.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,316.78/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.46

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