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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 263.12 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 263.12 and 184.08 is: 254.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 263.12 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/263.12 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 263.12 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 48,435.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,435.13/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.39

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