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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 263.02 and 163.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 263.02 and 163.45 is: 225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 263.02 = 163.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/263.02 = 163.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 263.02 × 163.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 42,990.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,990.62/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.34

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