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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 262.50 and 159.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 262.50 and 159.12 is: 219.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 262.50 = 159.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/262.50 = 159.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 262.50 × 159.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 41,769
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,769/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.71

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