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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 263.54 and 187.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 263.54 and 187.51 is: 259.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 263.54 = 187.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/263.54 = 187.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 263.54 × 187.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 49,416.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,416.39/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.27

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