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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.78 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.78 and 68.79 is: 103.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.78 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.78 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.78 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 19,658.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,658.81/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.24

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