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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 262.32 and 158.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 262.32 and 158.93 is: 219.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 262.32 = 158.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/262.32 = 158.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 262.32 × 158.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 41,689.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,689.59/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.34

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