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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.06 and 80.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.06 and 80.40 is: 120.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.06 = 80.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.06 = 80.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.06 × 80.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 22,918.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,918.82/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.57

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