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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 285.76 and 189.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 285.76 and 189.16 is: 283.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 285.76 = 189.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/285.76 = 189.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 285.76 × 189.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 54,054.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,054.36/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.30

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