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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 263.27 and 165.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 263.27 and 165.83 is: 229.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 263.27 = 165.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/263.27 = 165.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 263.27 × 165.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 43,657.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,657.16/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.27

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