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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.03 and 154.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.03 and 154.25 is: 231.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.03 = 154.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.03 = 154.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.03 × 154.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 44,121.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,121.57/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.28

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