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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.41, 285.71 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.41, 285.71 and 187.34 is: 281.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.41 : 285.71 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.41/285.71 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.41x = 285.71 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.41x = 53,524.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,524.68/190.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.10

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