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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.26 and 154.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.26 and 154.96 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.26 = 154.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.26 = 154.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.26 × 154.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 44,358.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,358.85/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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