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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.36 and 178.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.36 and 178.60 is: 267.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.36 = 178.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.36 = 178.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.36 × 178.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 50,965.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,965.30/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.56

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