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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 263.46 and 161.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 263.46 and 161.32 is: 222.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 263.46 = 161.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/263.46 = 161.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 263.46 × 161.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 42,501.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501.37/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.71

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