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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 262.24 and 158.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 262.24 and 158.98 is: 219.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 262.24 = 158.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/262.24 = 158.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 262.24 × 158.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 41,690.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,690.92/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.26

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