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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.28 and 184.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.28 and 184.99 is: 277.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.28 = 184.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.28 = 184.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.28 × 184.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 52,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,772.77/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.09

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