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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.52 and 77.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.52 and 77.04 is: 115.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.52 = 77.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.52 = 77.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.52 × 77.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 22,073.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.50/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.59

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