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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 262.86 and 177.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 262.86 and 177.64 is: 245.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 262.86 = 177.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/262.86 = 177.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 262.86 × 177.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 46,694.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,694.45/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.61

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