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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.78 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.78 and 104.01 is: 155.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.78 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.78 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.78 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 29,723.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,723.98/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.92

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