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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.20 and 155.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.20 and 155.90 is: 214.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.20 = 155.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.20 = 155.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.20 × 155.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 41,031.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,031.76/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.94

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