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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.20 and 162.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.20 and 162.01 is: 223.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.20 = 162.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.20 = 162.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.20 × 162.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 42,479.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,479.02/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.47

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