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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 261.88 and 158.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 261.88 and 158.81 is: 218.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 261.88 = 158.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/261.88 = 158.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 261.88 × 158.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 41,587.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,587.46/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.61

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