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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 262.85 and 165.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 262.85 and 165.80 is: 229.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 262.85 = 165.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/262.85 = 165.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 262.85 × 165.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 43,578.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,578.39/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.25

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