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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.90, 286.19 and 163.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.90, 286.19 and 163.19 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.90 : 286.19 = 163.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.90/286.19 = 163.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.90x = 286.19 × 163.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.90x = 46,702.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,702.53/191.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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