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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 284.69 and 186.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 284.69 and 186.04 is: 277.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 284.69 = 186.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/284.69 = 186.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 284.69 × 186.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 52,963.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,963.73/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.53

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