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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.40 and 68.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.40 and 68.51 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.40 = 68.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.40 = 68.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.40 × 68.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 19,551.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,551.16/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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