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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 286.31 and 165.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 286.31 and 165.15 is: 248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 286.31 = 165.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/286.31 = 165.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 286.31 × 165.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 47,284.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,284.10/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 248.00

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