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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.29, 285.45 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.29, 285.45 and 130.02 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.29 : 285.45 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.29/285.45 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.29x = 285.45 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.29x = 37,114.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,114.21/190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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