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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 283.41 and 181.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 283.41 and 181.48 is: 270.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 283.41 = 181.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/283.41 = 181.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 283.41 × 181.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 51,433.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,433.25/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.42

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