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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.44 and 179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.44 and 179.05 is: 268.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.44 = 179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.44 = 179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.44 × 179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 51,287.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,287.08/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.74

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