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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.28 and 121.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.28 and 121.62 is: 182.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.28 = 121.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.28 = 121.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.28 × 121.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 34,817.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,817.37/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.31

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