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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.53 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.53 and 155.25 is: 233.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.53 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.53 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.53 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 44,482.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,482.35/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.03

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