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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.66 and 185.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.66 and 185.04 is: 277.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.66 = 185.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.66 = 185.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.66 × 185.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 52,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,858.53/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.56

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