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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 285.40 and 181.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 285.40 and 181.47 is: 272.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 285.40 = 181.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/285.40 = 181.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 285.40 × 181.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 51,789.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,789.92/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.55

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