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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.38 and 118.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.38 and 118.20 is: 177.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.38 = 118.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.38 = 118.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.38 × 118.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 33,731.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731.92/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.18

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