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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285 and 177.24 is: 265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 50,513.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,513.40/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.80

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