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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 263.49 and 158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 263.49 and 158.10 is: 218.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 263.49 = 158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/263.49 = 158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 263.49 × 158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 41,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,656.19/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.21

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