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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.35 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.35 and 68.63 is: 102.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.35 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.35 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.35 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 19,581.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,581.80/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.91

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