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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.44 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.44 and 178.13 is: 245.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.44 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.44 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.44 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 46,749.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,749.09/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.68

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