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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 286.25 and 75.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 286.25 and 75.36 is: 112.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 286.25 = 75.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/286.25 = 75.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 286.25 × 75.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 21,571.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,571.80/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.96

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