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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.12, 285.04 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.12, 285.04 and 182.20 is: 273.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.12 : 285.04 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.12/285.04 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.12x = 285.04 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.12x = 51,934.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,934.29/190.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.17

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