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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 286.11 and 75.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 286.11 and 75.20 is: 112.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 286.11 = 75.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/286.11 = 75.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 286.11 × 75.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 21,514.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,514.04/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.84

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