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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.14 and 46.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.14 and 46.48 is: 69.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.14 = 46.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.14 = 46.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.14 × 46.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 13,298.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,298.72/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.72

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