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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 262.62 and 159.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 262.62 and 159.48 is: 219.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 262.62 = 159.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/262.62 = 159.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 262.62 × 159.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 41,882.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,882.64/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.93

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