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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.88 and 138.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.88 and 138.94 is: 208.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.88 = 138.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.88 = 138.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.88 × 138.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 39,720.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,720.17/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.79

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