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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 284.90 and 182.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 284.90 and 182.78 is: 273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 284.90 = 182.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/284.90 = 182.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 284.90 × 182.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 52,074.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,074.02/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.68

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