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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.17 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.17 and 175.21 is: 262.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.17 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.17 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.17 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 50,140.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,140.56/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.93

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