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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 285.87 and 118.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 285.87 and 118.50 is: 177.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 285.87 = 118.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/285.87 = 118.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 285.87 × 118.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 33,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,875.60/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.52

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