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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 286.14 and 86.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 286.14 and 86.74 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 286.14 = 86.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/286.14 = 86.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 286.14 × 86.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 24,819.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.78/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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