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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.14, 284.96 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.14, 284.96 and 87.41 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.14 : 284.96 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.14/284.96 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.14x = 284.96 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.14x = 24,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,908.35/190.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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