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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 284.96 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 284.96 and 179.28 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 284.96 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/284.96 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 284.96 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 51,087.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,087.63/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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