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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.15 and 165.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.15 and 165.66 is: 248.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.15 = 165.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.15 = 165.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.15 × 165.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 47,238.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,238.40/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.21

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