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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.66 and 118.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.66 and 118.56 is: 177.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.66 = 118.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.66 = 118.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.66 × 118.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 33,867.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,867.85/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.64

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