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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 262.80 and 178.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 262.80 and 178.72 is: 246.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 262.80 = 178.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/262.80 = 178.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 262.80 × 178.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 46,967.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,967.62/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 246.26

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