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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 283.82 and 184.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 283.82 and 184.50 is: 275.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 283.82 = 184.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/283.82 = 184.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 283.82 × 184.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 52,363.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,363.87/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.19

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