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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 286.41 and 185.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 286.41 and 185.72 is: 279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 286.41 = 185.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/286.41 = 185.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 286.41 × 185.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 53,192.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,192.07/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.11

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