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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 262 = 176 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/262 = 176/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 262 × 176
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 46,112
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,112/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.18

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