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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.73 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.73 and 113.33 is: 170.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.73 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.73 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.73 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 32,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,382.21/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.09

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