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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 286.03 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 286.03 and 67.35 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 286.03 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/286.03 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 286.03 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 19,264.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,264.12/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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