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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 285.60 and 165.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 285.60 and 165.48 is: 247.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 285.60 = 165.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/285.60 = 165.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 285.60 × 165.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 47,261.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,261.09/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.62

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