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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 283.81 and 187.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 283.81 and 187.42 is: 279.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 283.81 = 187.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/283.81 = 187.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 283.81 × 187.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 53,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192.37/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.40

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