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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.15 and 165.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.15 and 165.49 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.15 = 165.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.15 = 165.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.15 × 165.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 43,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,383.20/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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