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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.89 and 188.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.89 and 188.99 is: 283.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.89 = 188.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.89 = 188.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.89 × 188.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 54,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,027.98/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.59

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