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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 286.08 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 286.08 and 189.84 is: 285.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 286.08 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/286.08 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 286.08 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 54,309.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,309.43/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.36

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