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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.87 and 175.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.87 and 175.85 is: 263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.87 = 175.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.87 = 175.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.87 × 175.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 50,270.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,270.54/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.35

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