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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.31 and 97.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.31 and 97.59 is: 146.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.31 = 97.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.31 = 97.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.31 × 97.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 27,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,843.40/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.36

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