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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.79, 286.28 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.79, 286.28 and 88.15 is: 132.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.79 : 286.28 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.79/286.28 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.79x = 286.28 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.79x = 25,235.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,235.58/190.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.27

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