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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 286.08 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 286.08 and 46.44 is: 69.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 286.08 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/286.08 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 286.08 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 13,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,285.56/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.66

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