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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 192.36, 286.83 and 183.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 192.36, 286.83 and 183.90 is: 274.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    192.36 : 286.83 = 183.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    192.36/286.83 = 183.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    192.36x = 286.83 × 183.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    192.36x = 52,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748.04/192.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.22

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