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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.78 and 85.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.78 and 85.82 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.78 = 85.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.78 = 85.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.78 × 85.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 24,440.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,440.32/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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