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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 284.78 and 179.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 284.78 and 179.48 is: 268.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 284.78 = 179.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/284.78 = 179.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 284.78 × 179.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 51,111.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,111.34/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.83

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