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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.54, 286.12 and 118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.54, 286.12 and 118.84 is: 178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.54 : 286.12 = 118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.54/286.12 = 118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.54x = 286.12 × 118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.54x = 34,002.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,002.50/190.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.45

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