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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 283.84 and 189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 283.84 and 189.76 is: 282.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 283.84 = 189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/283.84 = 189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 283.84 × 189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 53,861.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,861.48/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.50

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