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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 262.74 and 153.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 262.74 and 153.84 is: 211.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 262.74 = 153.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/262.74 = 153.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 262.74 × 153.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 40,419.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,419.92/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.91

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