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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.43, 286.02 and 113.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.43, 286.02 and 113.54 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.43 : 286.02 = 113.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.43/286.02 = 113.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.43x = 286.02 × 113.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.43x = 32,475.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,475.42/190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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