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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.55, 284.55 and 188.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.55, 284.55 and 188.52 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.55 : 284.55 = 188.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.55/284.55 = 188.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.55x = 284.55 × 188.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.55x = 53,643.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,643.37/190.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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