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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 262.93 and 159.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 262.93 and 159.68 is: 220.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 262.93 = 159.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/262.93 = 159.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 262.93 × 159.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 41,984.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,984.92/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.26

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