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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 263.37 and 157.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 263.37 and 157.89 is: 218.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 263.37 = 157.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/263.37 = 157.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 263.37 × 157.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 41,583.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,583.49/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.11

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