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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.34 and 104.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.34 and 104.79 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.34 = 104.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.34 = 104.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.34 × 104.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 29,900.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,900.78/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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