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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.08 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.08 and 66.63 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.08 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.08 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.08 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 18,993.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,993.12/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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