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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 285.80 and 136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 285.80 and 136.48 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 285.80 = 136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/285.80 = 136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 285.80 × 136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 39,005.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,005.98/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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