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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.50 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.50 and 113.76 is: 170.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.50 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.50 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.50 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 32,478.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,478.76/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.67

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