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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 286.63 and 190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 286.63 and 190.05 is: 285.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 286.63 = 190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/286.63 = 190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 286.63 × 190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 54,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,473.56/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.31

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