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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 262.96 and 163.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 262.96 and 163.04 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 262.96 = 163.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/262.96 = 163.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 262.96 × 163.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 42,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,873.00/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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