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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 285.23 and 108.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 285.23 and 108.98 is: 163.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 285.23 = 108.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/285.23 = 108.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 285.23 × 108.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 31,084.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,084.53/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.27

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