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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.49 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.49 and 177.04 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.49 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.49 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.49 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 50,542.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,542.44/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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