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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.46 and 109.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.46 and 109.24 is: 163.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.46 = 109.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.46 = 109.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.46 × 109.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 31,183.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,183.65/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.80

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