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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.64 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.64 and 121.88 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.64 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.64 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.64 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 34,813.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,813.50/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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