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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 263.63 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 263.63 and 187.17 is: 258.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 263.63 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/263.63 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 263.63 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 49,344.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,344.43/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.84

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