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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.12 and 189.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.12 and 189.28 is: 283.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.12 = 189.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.12 = 189.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.12 × 189.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 53,967.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,967.51/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.95

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