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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 262.94 and 157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 262.94 and 157.26 is: 216.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 262.94 = 157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/262.94 = 157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 262.94 × 157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 41,348.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,348.76/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.69

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