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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 283.98 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 283.98 and 131.88 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 283.98 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/283.98 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 283.98 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 37,451.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,451.28/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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