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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 262.58 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 262.58 and 176.58 is: 243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 262.58 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/262.58 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 262.58 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 46,365.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,365.49/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.41

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