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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 263.08 and 172.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 263.08 and 172.03 is: 237.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 263.08 = 172.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/263.08 = 172.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 263.08 × 172.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 45,257.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,257.65/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.62

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