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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.58 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.58 and 136.06 is: 204.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.58 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.58 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.58 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 38,992.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,992.07/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.39

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