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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.53 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.53 and 118.13 is: 177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.53 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.53 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.53 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 33,727.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727.64/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.31

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