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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 285.36 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 285.36 and 118.53 is: 177.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 285.36 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/285.36 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 285.36 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 33,823.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,823.72/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.83

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