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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.51, 285.40 and 185.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.51, 285.40 and 185.02 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.51 : 285.40 = 185.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.51/285.40 = 185.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.51x = 285.40 × 185.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.51x = 52,804.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,804.71/190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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