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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 286.56 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 286.56 and 176.63 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 286.56 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/286.56 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 286.56 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 50,613.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,613.66/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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