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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 286.29 and 88.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 286.29 and 88.22 is: 132.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 286.29 = 88.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/286.29 = 88.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 286.29 × 88.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 25,257.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,257.22/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.30

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