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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 284.61 and 163.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 284.61 and 163.12 is: 243.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 284.61 = 163.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/284.61 = 163.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 284.61 × 163.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 46,425.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,425.58/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.50

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