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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 262.26 and 164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 262.26 and 164.19 is: 226.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 262.26 = 164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/262.26 = 164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 262.26 × 164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 43,060.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,060.47/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.43

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