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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.48 and 179.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.48 and 179.55 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.48 = 179.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.48 = 179.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.48 × 179.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 51,437.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,437.48/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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