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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.28 and 75.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.28 and 75.34 is: 112.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.28 = 75.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.28 = 75.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.28 × 75.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 21,568.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,568.34/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.98

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