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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 262.34 and 183.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 262.34 and 183.85 is: 253.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 262.34 = 183.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/262.34 = 183.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 262.34 × 183.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 48,232.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,232.00/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.58

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