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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 285.20 and 161.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 285.20 and 161.38 is: 241.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 285.20 = 161.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/285.20 = 161.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 285.20 × 161.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 46,025.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,025.58/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.55

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