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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 263.05 and 158.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 263.05 and 158.00 is: 217.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 263.05 = 158.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/263.05 = 158.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 263.05 × 158.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 41,560.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,560.19/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.82

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