Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 262 and 176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 190.40, 262 and 176 is: 242.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
190.40 : 262 = 176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
190.40/262 = 176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
190.40x = 262 × 176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
190.40x = 46,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 46,112/190.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 242.18
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