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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.39 and 168.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.39 and 168.25 is: 252.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.39 = 168.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.39 = 168.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.39 × 168.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 48,185.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,185.69/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.39

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