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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.08 and 159.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.08 and 159.76 is: 220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.08 = 159.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.08 = 159.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.08 × 159.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 42,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,029.66/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.24

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