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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 285.90 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 285.90 and 130.15 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 285.90 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/285.90 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 285.90 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 37,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,209.89/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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