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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.29 and 69.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.29 and 69.12 is: 103.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.29 = 69.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.29 = 69.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.29 × 69.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 19,788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,788.36/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.66

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