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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 262 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 262 and 162.30 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 262 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/262 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 262 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 42,522.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,522.60/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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