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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 284.36 and 183.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 284.36 and 183.74 is: 274.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 284.36 = 183.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/284.36 = 183.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 284.36 × 183.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 52,245.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,245.97/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.08

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