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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.42, 283.87 and 187.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.42, 283.87 and 187.47 is: 279.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.42 : 283.87 = 187.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.42/283.87 = 187.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.42x = 283.87 × 187.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.42x = 53,217.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,217.11/190.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.47

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