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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 284.14 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 284.14 and 189.12 is: 281.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 284.14 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/284.14 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 284.14 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 53,736.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,736.56/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.87

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