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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.50 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.50 and 68.60 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.50 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.50 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.50 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 19,585.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,585.30/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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