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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 260.45 and 183.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 260.45 and 183.18 is: 250.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 260.45 = 183.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/260.45 = 183.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 260.45 × 183.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 47,709.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,709.23/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 250.94

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