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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 285.98 and 130.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 285.98 and 130.22 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 285.98 = 130.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/285.98 = 130.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 285.98 × 130.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 37,238.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,238.23/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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