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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 285.26 and 68.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 285.26 and 68.52 is: 102.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 285.26 = 68.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/285.26 = 68.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 285.26 × 68.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 19,547.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,547.13/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.72

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