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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.20 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.20 and 75.27 is: 112.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.20 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.20 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.20 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 21,542.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.27/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.91

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