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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 286.14 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 286.14 and 88.04 is: 132.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 286.14 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/286.14 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 286.14 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 25,191.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.77/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.14

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