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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 262.86 and 166.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 262.86 and 166.66 is: 230.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 262.86 = 166.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/262.86 = 166.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 262.86 × 166.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 43,808.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808.25/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.57

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