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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 283.34 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 283.34 and 186.42 is: 277.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 283.34 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/283.34 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 283.34 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 52,820.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,820.24/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.90

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