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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.65 and 163.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.65 and 163.50 is: 245.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.65 = 163.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.65 = 163.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.65 × 163.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 46,867.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,867.28/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.56

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