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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 263.12 and 162.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 263.12 and 162.76 is: 224.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 263.12 = 162.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/263.12 = 162.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 263.12 × 162.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 42,825.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,825.41/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.83

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