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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.19 and 188.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.19 and 188.73 is: 283.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.19 = 188.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.19 = 188.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.19 × 188.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 53,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,823.44/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.16

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