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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 264.65 and 187.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 264.65 and 187.33 is: 259.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 264.65 = 187.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/264.65 = 187.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 264.65 × 187.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 49,576.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,576.88/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.59

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