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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.48 and 163.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.48 and 163.84 is: 245.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.48 = 163.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.48 = 163.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.48 × 163.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 46,936.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,936.88/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.79

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