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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 262.64 and 171.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 262.64 and 171.92 is: 237.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 262.64 = 171.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/262.64 = 171.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 262.64 × 171.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 45,154.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,154.16/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.47

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