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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 263.30 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 263.30 and 174.20 is: 240.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 263.30 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/263.30 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 263.30 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 45,866.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,866.86/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 240.64

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