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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 285.77 and 121.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 285.77 and 121.98 is: 183.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 285.77 = 121.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/285.77 = 121.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 285.77 × 121.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 34,857.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,857.61/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.05

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