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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.21 and 165.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.21 and 165.26 is: 247.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.21 = 165.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.21 = 165.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.21 × 165.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 47,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,132.38/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.22

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