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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.78 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.78 and 87.73 is: 131.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.78 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.78 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.78 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 25,071.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,071.48/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.62

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