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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 286.19 and 168.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 286.19 and 168.54 is: 253.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 286.19 = 168.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/286.19 = 168.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 286.19 × 168.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 48,234.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,234.46/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.76

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