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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.24 and 163.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.24 and 163.06 is: 244.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.24 = 163.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.24 = 163.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.24 × 163.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 46,511.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,511.23/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.28

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