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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.21 and 117.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.21 and 117.87 is: 176.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.21 = 117.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.21 = 117.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.21 × 117.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 33,617.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,617.70/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.72

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