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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 286.22 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 286.22 and 113.67 is: 170.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 286.22 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/286.22 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 286.22 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 32,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,534.78/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.73

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