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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 263.26 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 263.26 and 113.16 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 263.26 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/263.26 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 263.26 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 29,790.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,790.50/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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