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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.32, 286.01 and 113.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.32, 286.01 and 113.30 is: 170.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.32 : 286.01 = 113.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.32/286.01 = 113.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.32x = 286.01 × 113.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.32x = 32,403.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,403.50/190.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.26

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