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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 261.53 and 183.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 261.53 and 183.75 is: 252.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 261.53 = 183.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/261.53 = 183.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 261.53 × 183.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 48,055.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,055.22/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.62

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