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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.39 and 69.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.39 and 69.16 is: 103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.39 = 69.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.39 = 69.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.39 × 69.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 19,804.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,804.95/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.75

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