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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 284.33 and 174.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 284.33 and 174.28 is: 259.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 284.33 = 174.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/284.33 = 174.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 284.33 × 174.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 49,553.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,553.03/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.98

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