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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.63, 286.26 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.63, 286.26 and 114.07 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.63 : 286.26 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.63/286.26 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.63x = 286.26 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.63x = 32,652.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,652.96/190.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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