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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.12 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.12 and 136.50 is: 204.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.12 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.12 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.12 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 38,918.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,918.88/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.11

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