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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.93 and 164.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.93 and 164.16 is: 245.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.93 = 164.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.93 = 164.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.93 × 164.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 46,938.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,938.27/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.89

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