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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.04, 285 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.04, 285 and 120.58 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.04 : 285 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.04/285 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.04x = 285 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.04x = 34,365.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,365.30/190.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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