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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.52, 285.62 and 117.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.52, 285.62 and 117.32 is: 175.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.52 : 285.62 = 117.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.52/285.62 = 117.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.52x = 285.62 × 117.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.52x = 33,508.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,508.94/190.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.88

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