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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.44 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.44 and 88.27 is: 132.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.44 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.44 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.44 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 25,284.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,284.06/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.38

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