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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.18 and 182.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.18 and 182.62 is: 273.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.18 = 182.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.18 = 182.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.18 × 182.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 52,079.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,079.57/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.58

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