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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.54 and 137.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.54 and 137.03 is: 205.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.54 = 137.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.54 = 137.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.54 × 137.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 39,262.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,262.80/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.68

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