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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.56 and 104.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.56 and 104.88 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.56 = 104.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.56 = 104.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.56 × 104.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 29,949.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,949.53/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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