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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 285.28 and 172.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 285.28 and 172.67 is: 258.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 285.28 = 172.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/285.28 = 172.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 285.28 × 172.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 49,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,259.30/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.04

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