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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 263.28 and 166.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 263.28 and 166.33 is: 229.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 263.28 = 166.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/263.28 = 166.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 263.28 × 166.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 43,791.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791.36/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.72

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