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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 286.44 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 286.44 and 175.46 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 286.44 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/286.44 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 286.44 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 50,257.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,257.33/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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