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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.32 and 178.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.32 and 178.08 is: 266.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.32 = 178.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.32 = 178.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.32 × 178.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 50,809.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,809.79/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.63

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