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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 285.86 and 136.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 285.86 and 136.68 is: 204.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 285.86 = 136.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/285.86 = 136.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 285.86 × 136.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 39,071.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,071.34/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.82

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