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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.12 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.12 and 172.71 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.12 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.12 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.12 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 49,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,243.08/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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