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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.13, 284.97 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.13, 284.97 and 87.38 is: 130.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.13 : 284.97 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.13/284.97 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.13x = 284.97 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.13x = 24,899.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,899.25/190.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.96

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