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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 260.90 and 183.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 260.90 and 183.37 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 260.90 = 183.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/260.90 = 183.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 260.90 × 183.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 47,841.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,841.23/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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