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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.66 and 163.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.66 and 163.32 is: 245.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.66 = 163.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.66 = 163.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.66 × 163.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 46,653.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,653.99/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.13

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