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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 262.68 and 164.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 262.68 and 164.31 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 262.68 = 164.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/262.68 = 164.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 262.68 × 164.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 43,160.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,160.95/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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