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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 285.67 and 173.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 285.67 and 173.80 is: 260.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 285.67 = 173.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/285.67 = 173.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 285.67 × 173.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 49,649.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,649.45/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.20

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