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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285.54 and 87.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285.54 and 87.64 is: 131.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285.54 = 87.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285.54 = 87.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285.54 × 87.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 25,024.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,024.73/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.50

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