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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 286.14 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 286.14 and 88.22 is: 132.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 286.14 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/286.14 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 286.14 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 25,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,243.27/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.25

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