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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 285 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 285 and 68.28 is: 102.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 285 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/285 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 285 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 19,459.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,459.80/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.39

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