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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.92 and 113.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.92 and 113.23 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.92 = 113.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.92 = 113.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.92 × 113.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 32,374.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,374.72/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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