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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 283.77 and 185.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 283.77 and 185.75 is: 276.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 283.77 = 185.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/283.77 = 185.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 283.77 × 185.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 52,710.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,710.28/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.64

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