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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 286.17 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 286.17 and 136.72 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 286.17 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/286.17 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 286.17 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 39,123.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,123.05/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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