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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 286.27 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 286.27 and 136.10 is: 204.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 286.27 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/286.27 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 286.27 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 38,959.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,959.92/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.05

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