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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285 and 103.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285 and 103.38 is: 154.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285 = 103.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285 = 103.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285 × 103.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 29,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,463.30/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.78

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