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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 286.22 and 186.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 286.22 and 186.24 is: 279.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 286.22 = 186.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/286.22 = 186.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 286.22 × 186.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 53,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,305.61/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.54

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