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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 284.28 and 167.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 284.28 and 167.42 is: 249.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 284.28 = 167.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/284.28 = 167.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 284.28 × 167.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 47,594.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,594.16/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.84

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