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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 263.11 and 187.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 263.11 and 187.19 is: 258.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 263.11 = 187.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/263.11 = 187.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 263.11 × 187.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 49,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,251.75/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.83

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