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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.68 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.68 and 136.28 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.68 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.68 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.68 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 38,932.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,932.47/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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