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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 284.04 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 284.04 and 177.26 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 284.04 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/284.04 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 284.04 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 50,347.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,347.51/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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