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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.13 and 179.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.13 and 179.82 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.13 = 179.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.13 = 179.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.13 × 179.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 51,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,452.35/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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