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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.26 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.26 and 173.96 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.26 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.26 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.26 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 49,623.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,623.83/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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