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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 282.32 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 282.32 and 190.88 is: 282.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 282.32 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/282.32 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 282.32 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 53,889.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,889.24/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.32

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