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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.14 and 184.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.14 and 184.72 is: 276.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.14 = 184.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.14 = 184.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.14 × 184.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 52,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,671.06/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.84

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