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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.32 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.32 and 113.94 is: 170.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.32 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.32 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.32 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 32,623.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.30/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.82

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