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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 285.48 and 185.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 285.48 and 185.94 is: 278.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 285.48 = 185.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/285.48 = 185.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 285.48 × 185.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 53,082.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,082.15/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.21

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