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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 283.87 and 185.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 283.87 and 185.66 is: 276.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 283.87 = 185.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/283.87 = 185.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 283.87 × 185.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 52,703.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,703.30/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.80

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