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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 262.32 and 165.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 262.32 and 165.98 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 262.32 = 165.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/262.32 = 165.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 262.32 × 165.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 43,539.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,539.87/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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