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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 172.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 172.90 is: 259.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.50 = 172.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.50 = 172.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.50 × 172.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 49,533.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,533.55/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.39

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