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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.78 and 87.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.78 and 87.81 is: 131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.78 = 87.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.78 = 87.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.78 × 87.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 25,094.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,094.34/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.76

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