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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.37 and 118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.37 and 118.19 is: 177.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.37 = 118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.37 = 118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.37 × 118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 33,727.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,727.88/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.17

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