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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 263.12 and 168.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 263.12 and 168.84 is: 233.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 263.12 = 168.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/263.12 = 168.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 263.12 × 168.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 44,424.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,424.34/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 233.44

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