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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 286.56 and 177.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 286.56 and 177.72 is: 267.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 286.56 = 177.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/286.56 = 177.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 286.56 × 177.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 50,927.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,927.44/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.08

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