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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 286.16 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 286.16 and 156.56 is: 234.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 286.16 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/286.16 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 286.16 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 44,801.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,801.21/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.71

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