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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 69.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.50 and 69.28 is: 103.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.50 = 69.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.50 = 69.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.50 × 69.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 19,848.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,848.72/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.94

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