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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 284.42 and 183.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 284.42 and 183.22 is: 273.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 284.42 = 183.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/284.42 = 183.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 284.42 × 183.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 52,111.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,111.18/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.05

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