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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.50, 285.79 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.50, 285.79 and 76.50 is: 114.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.50 : 285.79 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.50/285.79 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.50x = 285.79 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.50x = 21,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,862.94/190.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.77

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