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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 284.73 and 159.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 284.73 and 159.63 is: 239.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 284.73 = 159.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/284.73 = 159.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 284.73 × 159.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 45,451.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,451.45/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.04

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