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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 285.74 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 285.74 and 118.42 is: 177.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 285.74 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/285.74 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 285.74 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 33,837.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,837.33/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.44

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