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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.49, 285.48 and 187.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.49, 285.48 and 187.74 is: 281.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.49 : 285.48 = 187.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.49/285.48 = 187.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.49x = 285.48 × 187.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.49x = 53,596.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,596.02/190.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.37

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