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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 262.04 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 262.04 and 171.81 is: 236.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 262.04 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/262.04 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 262.04 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 45,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,020.23/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.12

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