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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 263.07 and 162.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 263.07 and 162.90 is: 224.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 263.07 = 162.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/263.07 = 162.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 263.07 × 162.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 42,854.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,854.10/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.50

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