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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 263.18 and 176.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 263.18 and 176.27 is: 242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 263.18 = 176.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/263.18 = 176.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 263.18 × 176.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 46,389.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,389.86/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.92

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