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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 262.73 and 164.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 262.73 and 164.39 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 262.73 = 164.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/262.73 = 164.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 262.73 × 164.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 43,188.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,188.87/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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