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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 263.28 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 263.28 and 176.13 is: 242.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 263.28 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/263.28 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 263.28 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 46,371.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,371.51/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.96

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