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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.94, 286.61 and 118.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.94, 286.61 and 118.98 is: 178.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.94 : 286.61 = 118.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.94/286.61 = 118.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.94x = 286.61 × 118.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.94x = 34,100.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,100.26/190.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.60

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