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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 285.96 and 190.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 285.96 and 190.16 is: 284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 285.96 = 190.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/285.96 = 190.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 285.96 × 190.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 54,378.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,378.15/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.88

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