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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 285.60 and 68.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 285.60 and 68.59 is: 102.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 285.60 = 68.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/285.60 = 68.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 285.60 × 68.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 19,589.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,589.52/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.93

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