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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 263.08 and 178.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 263.08 and 178.89 is: 246.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 263.08 = 178.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/263.08 = 178.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 263.08 × 178.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 47,060.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,060.61/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.89

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