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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.98 and 165.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.98 and 165.18 is: 247.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.98 = 165.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.98 = 165.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.98 × 165.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 47,237.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,237.35/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.89

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