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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 283.97 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 283.97 and 188.24 is: 281.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 283.97 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/283.97 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 283.97 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 53,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,454.51/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.04

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