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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.66 and 179.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.66 and 179.04 is: 268.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.66 = 179.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.66 = 179.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.66 × 179.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 51,144.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,144.57/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.57

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