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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.44, 285.18 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.44, 285.18 and 113.46 is: 169.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.44 : 285.18 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.44/285.18 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.44x = 285.18 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.44x = 32,356.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356.52/190.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.90

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