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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 136.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 136.24 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.50 = 136.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.50 = 136.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.50 × 136.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 39,032.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,032.76/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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