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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 286.11 and 130.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 286.11 and 130.10 is: 195.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 286.11 = 130.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/286.11 = 130.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 286.11 × 130.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 37,221.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,221.48/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.04

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