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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 285.98 and 75.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 285.98 and 75.29 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 285.98 = 75.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/285.98 = 75.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 285.98 × 75.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 21,529.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,529.63/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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