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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.06 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.06 and 130.02 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.06 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.06 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.06 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 37,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,193.52/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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