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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.31 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.31 and 116.82 is: 175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.31 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.31 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.31 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 33,446.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,446.15/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.21

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