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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 263.61 and 186.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 263.61 and 186.58 is: 258.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 263.61 = 186.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/263.61 = 186.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 263.61 × 186.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 49,184.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,184.35/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.55

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