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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.02 and 178.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.02 and 178.74 is: 267.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.02 = 178.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.02 = 178.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.02 × 178.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 51,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,123.21/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.82

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