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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 284.94 and 117.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 284.94 and 117.88 is: 176.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 284.94 = 117.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/284.94 = 117.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 284.94 × 117.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 33,588.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,588.73/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.45

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