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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.57, 285.98 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.57, 285.98 and 131.86 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.57 : 285.98 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.57/285.98 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.57x = 285.98 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.57x = 37,709.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,709.32/190.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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