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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 189.93, 262 and 163.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 189.93, 262 and 163.81 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    189.93 : 262 = 163.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    189.93/262 = 163.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    189.93x = 262 × 163.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    189.93x = 42,918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,918.22/189.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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