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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285 and 76 is: 114

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 21,660
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,660/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114

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