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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.10 and 156.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.10 and 156.61 is: 234.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.10 = 156.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.10 = 156.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.10 × 156.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 44,806.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,806.12/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.94

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