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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.10, 285 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.10, 285 and 117 is: 175.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.10 : 285 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.10/285 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.10x = 285 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.10x = 33,345
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,345/190.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.41

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