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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.21, 285.40 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.21, 285.40 and 113.33 is: 170.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.21 : 285.40 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.21/285.40 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.21x = 285.40 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.21x = 32,344.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,344.38/190.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.05

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