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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 263.37 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 263.37 and 113.24 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 263.37 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/263.37 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 263.37 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 29,824.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.02/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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