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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.98 and 181.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.98 and 181.77 is: 272.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.98 = 181.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.98 = 181.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.98 × 181.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 51,981.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,981.15/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.90

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