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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.25, 285.44 and 163.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.25, 285.44 and 163.08 is: 244.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.25 : 285.44 = 163.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.25/285.44 = 163.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.25x = 285.44 × 163.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.25x = 46,549.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,549.66/190.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.68

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