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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.49 and 159.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.49 and 159.78 is: 220.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.49 = 159.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.49 = 159.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.49 × 159.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 42,100.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,100.43/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.51

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