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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.45, 262.13 and 165.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.45, 262.13 and 165.75 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.45 : 262.13 = 165.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.45/262.13 = 165.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.45x = 262.13 × 165.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.45x = 43,448.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,448.05/190.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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