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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.26 and 118.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.26 and 118.71 is: 178.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.26 = 118.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.26 = 118.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.26 × 118.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 33,981.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,981.92/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.10

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