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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 284.81 and 117.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 284.81 and 117.61 is: 176.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 284.81 = 117.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/284.81 = 117.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 284.81 × 117.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 33,495.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,495.20/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.07

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