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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.34, 285.33 and 136.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.34, 285.33 and 136.25 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.34 : 285.33 = 136.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.34/285.33 = 136.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.34x = 285.33 × 136.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.34x = 38,876.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,876.21/190.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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