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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.92, 286.19 and 75.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.92, 286.19 and 75.28 is: 112.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.92 : 286.19 = 75.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.92/286.19 = 75.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.92x = 286.19 × 75.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.92x = 21,544.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,544.38/190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.85

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