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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.09, 262.58 and 159.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.09, 262.58 and 159.11 is: 219.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.09 : 262.58 = 159.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.09/262.58 = 159.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.09x = 262.58 × 159.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.09x = 41,779.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,779.10/190.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.79

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