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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.06, 285.22 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.06, 285.22 and 73.04 is: 109.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.06 : 285.22 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.06/285.22 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.06x = 285.22 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.06x = 20,830.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,830.72/190.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.60

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