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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.54 and 175.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.54 and 175.08 is: 262.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.54 = 175.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.54 = 175.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.54 × 175.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 49,992.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,992.34/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.43

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