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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.12 and 155.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.12 and 155.74 is: 214.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.12 = 155.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.12 = 155.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.12 × 155.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 40,978.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,978.31/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.73

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