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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 284.89 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 284.89 and 87.41 is: 131.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 284.89 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/284.89 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 284.89 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 24,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,902.73/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.03

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