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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 285.44 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 285.44 and 175.54 is: 262.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 285.44 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/285.44 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 285.44 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 50,106.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,106.14/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.80

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