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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 286.26 and 181.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 286.26 and 181.96 is: 273.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 286.26 = 181.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/286.26 = 181.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 286.26 × 181.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 52,087.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,087.87/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.20

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