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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.32 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.32 and 162.66 is: 224.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.32 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.32 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.32 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 42,668.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.97/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.24

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