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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.30 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.30 and 136.35 is: 204.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.30 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.30 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.30 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 38,900.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,900.66/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.07

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