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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 262.62 and 184.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 262.62 and 184.60 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 262.62 = 184.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/262.62 = 184.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 262.62 × 184.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 48,479.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,479.65/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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