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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.69 and 174.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.69 and 174.96 is: 263.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.69 = 174.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.69 = 174.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.69 × 174.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 49,984.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,984.32/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.08

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