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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.01 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.01 and 68.35 is: 102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.01 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.01 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.01 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 19,480.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,480.43/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.53

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