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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.86, 286.13 and 113.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.86, 286.13 and 113.73 is: 170.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.86 : 286.13 = 113.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.86/286.13 = 113.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.86x = 286.13 × 113.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.86x = 32,541.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,541.00/190.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.50

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