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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 286.45 and 46.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 286.45 and 46.69 is: 70.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 286.45 = 46.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/286.45 = 46.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 286.45 × 46.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 13,373.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,373.78/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.03

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