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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 285.87 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 285.87 and 166.27 is: 249.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 285.87 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/285.87 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 285.87 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 47,531.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,531.60/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.18

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