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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 263.26 and 166.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 263.26 and 166.27 is: 229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 263.26 = 166.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/263.26 = 166.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 263.26 × 166.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 43,772.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,772.24/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.33

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