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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.24 and 109.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.24 and 109.20 is: 163.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.24 = 109.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.24 = 109.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.24 × 109.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 31,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,149.07/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.68

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