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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.15, 284.82 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.15, 284.82 and 117.79 is: 176.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.15 : 284.82 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.15/284.82 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.15x = 284.82 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.15x = 33,548.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,548.95/190.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.43

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