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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 284.38 and 172.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 284.38 and 172.94 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 284.38 = 172.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/284.38 = 172.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 284.38 × 172.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 49,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,178.82/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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