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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.68 and 172.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.68 and 172.52 is: 258.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.68 = 172.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.68 = 172.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.68 × 172.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 49,285.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,285.51/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.36

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