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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 285.26 and 51.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 285.26 and 51.35 is: 77.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 285.26 = 51.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/285.26 = 51.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 285.26 × 51.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 14,648.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,648.23/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.02

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