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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 263.19 and 166.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 263.19 and 166.24 is: 229.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 263.19 = 166.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/263.19 = 166.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 263.19 × 166.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 43,752.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,752.71/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.23

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