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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 285.10 and 167.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 285.10 and 167.93 is: 250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 285.10 = 167.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/285.10 = 167.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 285.10 × 167.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 47,875.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,875.42/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.67

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