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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 287.29 and 174.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 287.29 and 174.99 is: 263.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 287.29 = 174.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/287.29 = 174.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 287.29 × 174.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 50,272.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,272.88/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.77

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