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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.77 and 121.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.77 and 121.87 is: 183.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.77 = 121.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.77 = 121.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.77 × 121.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 34,825.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,825.36/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.09

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