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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.36 and 163.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.36 and 163.62 is: 244.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.36 = 163.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.36 = 163.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.36 × 163.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 46,690.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,690.60/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.90

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