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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.96 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.96 and 109.46 is: 164.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.96 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.96 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.96 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 31,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,301.18/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.35

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