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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 262.08 and 184.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 262.08 and 184.38 is: 254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 262.08 = 184.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/262.08 = 184.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 262.08 × 184.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 48,322.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,322.31/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.30

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