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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.48 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.48 and 136.08 is: 204.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.48 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.48 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.48 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 38,848.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,848.12/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.38

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