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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.74, 285.89 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.74, 285.89 and 88.04 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.74 : 285.89 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.74/285.89 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.74x = 285.89 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.74x = 25,169.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169.76/190.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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