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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 262.86 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 262.86 and 179.93 is: 247.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 262.86 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/262.86 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 262.86 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 47,296.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,296.40/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.77

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