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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 264.23 and 188.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 264.23 and 188.46 is: 261.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 264.23 = 188.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/264.23 = 188.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 264.23 × 188.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 49,795.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,795.84/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.85

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