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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.56 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.56 and 178.32 is: 267.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.56 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.56 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.56 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 51,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,099.38/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.65

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