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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 287.52 and 188.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 287.52 and 188.36 is: 283.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 287.52 = 188.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/287.52 = 188.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 287.52 × 188.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 54,157.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,157.27/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.72

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