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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 285.24 and 113.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 285.24 and 113.35 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 285.24 = 113.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/285.24 = 113.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 285.24 × 113.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 32,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,331.95/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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