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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.09 and 75.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.09 and 75.27 is: 112.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.09 = 75.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.09 = 75.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.09 × 75.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 21,533.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.99/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.86

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