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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 286.11 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 286.11 and 175.27 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 286.11 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/286.11 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 286.11 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 50,145.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.07/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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