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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 262.86 and 164.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 262.86 and 164.58 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 262.86 = 164.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/262.86 = 164.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 262.86 × 164.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 43,261.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,261.50/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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