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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 284.96 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 284.96 and 183.72 is: 275.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 284.96 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/284.96 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 284.96 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 52,352.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,352.85/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.31

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