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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.81 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.81 and 113.26 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.81 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.81 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.81 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 32,370.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,370.84/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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