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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 286.90 and 175.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 286.90 and 175.66 is: 264.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 286.90 = 175.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/286.90 = 175.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 286.90 × 175.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 50,396.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,396.85/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.66

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