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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.62, 285.24 and 117.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.62, 285.24 and 117.52 is: 175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.62 : 285.24 = 117.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.62/285.24 = 117.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.62x = 285.24 × 117.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.62x = 33,521.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,521.40/190.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.85

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