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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.87 and 76.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.87 and 76.66 is: 114.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.87 = 76.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.87 = 76.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.87 × 76.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 21,914.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,914.79/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.99

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