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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 287.61 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 287.61 and 190.13 is: 286.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 287.61 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/287.61 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 287.61 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 54,681.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.85/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.84

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