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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.14 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.14 and 136.02 is: 203.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.14 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.14 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.14 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 38,784.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,784.06/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.85

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