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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 285.40 and 87.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 285.40 and 87.57 is: 131.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 285.40 = 87.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/285.40 = 87.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 285.40 × 87.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 24,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,992.48/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.34

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