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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 262.84 and 175.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 262.84 and 175.07 is: 241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 262.84 = 175.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/262.84 = 175.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 262.84 × 175.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 46,015.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,015.40/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.47

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