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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.15 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.15 and 176.60 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.15 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.15 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.15 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 50,358.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,358.87/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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