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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.17 and 136.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.17 and 136.75 is: 204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.17 = 136.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.17 = 136.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.17 × 136.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 39,133.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,133.75/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.91

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