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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 262.41 and 159.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 262.41 and 159.21 is: 219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 262.41 = 159.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/262.41 = 159.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 262.41 × 159.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 41,776.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,776.19/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.13

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