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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 285.90 and 187.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 285.90 and 187.03 is: 280.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 285.90 = 187.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/285.90 = 187.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 285.90 × 187.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 53,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,471.88/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.10

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