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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 286.08 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 286.08 and 185.06 is: 277.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 286.08 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/286.08 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 286.08 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 52,941.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,941.96/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.71

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