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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.46 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.46 and 176.18 is: 263.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.46 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.46 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.46 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 50,290.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,290.48/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.89

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