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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 283.64 and 174.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 283.64 and 174.46 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 283.64 = 174.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/283.64 = 174.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 283.64 × 174.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 49,483.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,483.83/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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