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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.05, 285.08 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.05, 285.08 and 45.77 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.05 : 285.08 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.05/285.08 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.05x = 285.08 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.05x = 13,049.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,049.18/190.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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