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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.09 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.09 and 88.22 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.09 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.09 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.09 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 25,236.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,236.99/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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