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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 285.63 and 174.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 285.63 and 174.85 is: 262.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 285.63 = 174.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/285.63 = 174.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 285.63 × 174.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 49,940.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,940.98/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.38

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