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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.84 and 185.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.84 and 185.96 is: 279.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.84 = 185.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.84 = 185.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.84 × 185.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 53,154.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,154.81/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.17

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