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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 262.69 and 162.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 262.69 and 162.80 is: 224.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 262.69 = 162.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/262.69 = 162.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 262.69 × 162.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 42,764.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,764.21/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.47

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