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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 284.82 and 178.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 284.82 and 178.63 is: 267.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 284.82 = 178.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/284.82 = 178.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 284.82 × 178.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 50,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,877.40/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.69

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