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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 263.17 and 159.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 263.17 and 159.55 is: 220.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 263.17 = 159.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/263.17 = 159.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 263.17 × 159.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 41,988.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,988.77/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.21

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