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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 283.87 and 183.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 283.87 and 183.16 is: 273.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 283.87 = 183.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/283.87 = 183.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 283.87 × 183.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 51,993.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,993.63/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.39

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