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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.44 and 181.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.44 and 181.51 is: 272.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.44 = 181.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.44 = 181.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.44 × 181.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 51,808.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,808.59/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.59

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