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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.11, 284.61 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.11, 284.61 and 121.50 is: 181.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.11 : 284.61 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.11/284.61 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.11x = 284.61 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.11x = 34,580.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,580.12/190.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.90

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