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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 287.82 and 189.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 287.82 and 189.64 is: 285.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 287.82 = 189.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/287.82 = 189.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 287.82 × 189.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 54,582.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,582.54/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.99

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