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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 262.76 and 159.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 262.76 and 159.56 is: 220.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 262.76 = 159.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/262.76 = 159.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 262.76 × 159.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 41,925.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,925.19/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.09

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