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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 283.94 and 167.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 283.94 and 167.28 is: 249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 283.94 = 167.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/283.94 = 167.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 283.94 × 167.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 47,496.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,496.65/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.50

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