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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.33 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.33 and 68.57 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.33 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.33 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.33 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 19,565.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,565.08/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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