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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.50 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.50 and 161.32 is: 222.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.50 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.50 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.50 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 42,346.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,346.50/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.55

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