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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 284.97 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 284.97 and 175.98 is: 263.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 284.97 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/284.97 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 284.97 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 50,149.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,149.02/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.47

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