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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 286.07 and 117.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 286.07 and 117.54 is: 176.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 286.07 = 117.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/286.07 = 117.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 286.07 × 117.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 33,624.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,624.08/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.35

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