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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 261.96 and 159.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 261.96 and 159.04 is: 219.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 261.96 = 159.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/261.96 = 159.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 261.96 × 159.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 41,662.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,662.12/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.09

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