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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.59, 285.69 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.59, 285.69 and 108.30 is: 162.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.59 : 285.69 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.59/285.69 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.59x = 285.69 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.59x = 30,940.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,940.23/190.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.34

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