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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.84 and 68.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.84 and 68.81 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.84 = 68.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.84 = 68.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.84 × 68.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 19,667.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,667.22/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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