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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 285.64 and 169.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 285.64 and 169.01 is: 253.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 285.64 = 169.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/285.64 = 169.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 285.64 × 169.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 48,275.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,275.24/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.82

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