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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 285.17 and 137.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 285.17 and 137.15 is: 205.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 285.17 = 137.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/285.17 = 137.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 285.17 × 137.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 39,109.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,109.30/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.72

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