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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.78 and 68.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.78 and 68.97 is: 103.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.78 = 68.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.78 = 68.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.78 × 68.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 19,710.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,710.25/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.40

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