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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 263.64 and 158.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 263.64 and 158.52 is: 218.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 263.64 = 158.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/263.64 = 158.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 263.64 × 158.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 41,792.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,792.21/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.90

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