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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 284.80 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 284.80 and 183.08 is: 273.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 284.80 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/284.80 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 284.80 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 52,141.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,141.18/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.25

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