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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 262.44 and 176.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 262.44 and 176.18 is: 242.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 262.44 = 176.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/262.44 = 176.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 262.44 × 176.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 46,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,235.37/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.38

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