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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.12 and 181.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.12 and 181.98 is: 272.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.12 = 181.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.12 = 181.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.12 × 181.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 51,886.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,886.14/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.39

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