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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.47 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.47 and 75.46 is: 113.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.47 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.47 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.47 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 21,617.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.03/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.20

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