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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 262 and 159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 262 and 159.09 is: 219.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 262 = 159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/262 = 159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 262 × 159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 41,681.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,681.58/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.30

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