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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.65, 285.56 and 118.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.65, 285.56 and 118.36 is: 177.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.65 : 285.56 = 118.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.65/285.56 = 118.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.65x = 285.56 × 118.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.65x = 33,799.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,799.09/190.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.28

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