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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 284.94 and 183.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 284.94 and 183.96 is: 275.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 284.94 = 183.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/284.94 = 183.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 284.94 × 183.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 52,417.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,417.56/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.24

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