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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 285.36 and 174.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 285.36 and 174.77 is: 262.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 285.36 = 174.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/285.36 = 174.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 285.36 × 174.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 49,870.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,870.94/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.46

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