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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.58, 285.50 and 109.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.58, 285.50 and 109.17 is: 163.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.58 : 285.50 = 109.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.58/285.50 = 109.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.58x = 285.50 × 109.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.58x = 31,168.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,168.31/190.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.55

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