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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.36 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.36 and 88.32 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.36 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.36 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.36 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 25,290.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,290.00/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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