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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 264 and 186.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 264 and 186.90 is: 258.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 264 = 186.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/264 = 186.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 264 × 186.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 49,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,341.60/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.93

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