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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.03, 285.12 and 186.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.03, 285.12 and 186.94 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.03 : 285.12 = 186.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.03/285.12 = 186.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.03x = 285.12 × 186.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.03x = 53,300.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,300.33/190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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