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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.20 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.20 and 68.40 is: 102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.20 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.20 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.20 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 19,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,507.68/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.63

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