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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 262.68 and 157.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 262.68 and 157.82 is: 217.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 262.68 = 157.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/262.68 = 157.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 262.68 × 157.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 41,456.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,456.16/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.42

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