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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.53, 285.98 and 118.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.53, 285.98 and 118.53 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.53 : 285.98 = 118.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.53/285.98 = 118.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.53x = 285.98 × 118.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.53x = 33,896.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,896.62/190.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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