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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 262.76 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 262.76 and 178.32 is: 245.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 262.76 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/262.76 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 262.76 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 46,855.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,855.36/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 245.73

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