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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 284.91 and 179.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 284.91 and 179.31 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 284.91 = 179.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/284.91 = 179.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 284.91 × 179.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 51,087.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087.21/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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