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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.83 and 117.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.83 and 117.47 is: 176.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.83 = 117.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.83 = 117.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.83 × 117.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 33,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,574.43/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.23

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