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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.01, 284.92 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.01, 284.92 and 121.50 is: 182.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.01 : 284.92 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.01/284.92 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.01x = 284.92 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.01x = 34,617.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,617.48/190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.19

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