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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 285.59 and 179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 285.59 and 179.78 is: 269.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 285.59 = 179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/285.59 = 179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 285.59 × 179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 51,341.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,341.04/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.21

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