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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.39 and 87.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.39 and 87.47 is: 131.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.39 = 87.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.39 = 87.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.39 × 87.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 24,963.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,963.06/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.08

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