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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 285.96 and 156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 285.96 and 156.68 is: 234.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 285.96 = 156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/285.96 = 156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 285.96 × 156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 44,804.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,804.21/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.92

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