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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 286.08 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 286.08 and 176.86 is: 265.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 286.08 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/286.08 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 286.08 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 50,596.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,596.11/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.54

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