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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 282.69 and 187.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 282.69 and 187.92 is: 279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 282.69 = 187.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/282.69 = 187.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 282.69 × 187.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 53,123.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,123.10/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.48

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