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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 283.52 and 179.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 283.52 and 179.89 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 283.52 = 179.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/283.52 = 179.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 283.52 × 179.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 51,002.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,002.15/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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