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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.42 and 109.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.42 and 109.10 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.42 = 109.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.42 = 109.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.42 × 109.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 31,139.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,139.32/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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