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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285.40 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285.40 and 68.58 is: 102.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285.40 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285.40 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285.40 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 19,572.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,572.73/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.82

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