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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.38 and 186.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.38 and 186.15 is: 279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.38 = 186.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.38 = 186.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.38 × 186.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 53,309.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,309.64/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.23

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