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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.22, 285.10 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.22, 285.10 and 113.24 is: 169.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.22 : 285.10 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.22/285.10 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.22x = 285.10 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.22x = 32,283.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,283.02/190.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.72

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