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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 284.86 and 178.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 284.86 and 178.87 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 284.86 = 178.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/284.86 = 178.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 284.86 × 178.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 50,951.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,951.04/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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