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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.37 and 117.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.37 and 117.11 is: 175.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.37 = 117.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.37 = 117.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.37 × 117.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 33,420.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,420.76/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.72

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