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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 263.31 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 263.31 and 112.12 is: 154.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 263.31 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/263.31 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 263.31 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 29,522.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,522.32/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.71

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