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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 263.01 and 159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 263.01 and 159.43 is: 220.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 263.01 = 159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/263.01 = 159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 263.01 × 159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 41,930.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,930.89/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.03

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