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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.38 and 75.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.38 and 75.44 is: 113.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.38 = 75.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.38 = 75.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.38 × 75.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 21,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,604.51/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.17

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