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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 285.85 and 158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 285.85 and 158.26 is: 237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 285.85 = 158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/285.85 = 158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 285.85 × 158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 45,238.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,238.68/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.06

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