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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 286.18 and 159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 286.18 and 159.71 is: 239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 286.18 = 159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/286.18 = 159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 286.18 × 159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 45,704.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,704.88/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 239.81

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