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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.48 and 176.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.48 and 176.48 is: 264.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.48 = 176.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.48 = 176.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.48 × 176.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 50,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,381.51/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.80

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