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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 262.66 and 176.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 262.66 and 176.68 is: 243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 262.66 = 176.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/262.66 = 176.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 262.66 × 176.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 46,406.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,406.77/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.38

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