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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 262.04 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 262.04 and 186.04 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 262.04 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/262.04 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 262.04 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 48,749.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,749.92/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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