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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.04 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.04 and 113.76 is: 170.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.04 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.04 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.04 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 32,539.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,539.91/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.54

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