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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.56 and 109.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.56 and 109.16 is: 163.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.56 = 109.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.56 = 109.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.56 × 109.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 31,171.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.73/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.84

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