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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.17, 285.35 and 184.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.17, 285.35 and 184.55 is: 276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.17 : 285.35 = 184.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.17/285.35 = 184.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.17x = 285.35 × 184.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.17x = 52,658.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,658.99/190.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.90

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