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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.53 and 183.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.53 and 183.87 is: 275.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.53 = 183.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.53 = 183.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.53 × 183.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 52,499.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,499.48/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.22

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