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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 286.91 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 286.91 and 184.34 is: 277.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 286.91 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/286.91 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 286.91 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 52,888.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,888.99/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.17

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