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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 285.83 and 113.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 285.83 and 113.67 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 285.83 = 113.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/285.83 = 113.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 285.83 × 113.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 32,490.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,490.15/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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