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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.73 and 156.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.73 and 156.74 is: 234.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.73 = 156.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.73 = 156.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.73 × 156.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 44,783.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,783.50/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 234.60

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