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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.60, 286.04 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.60, 286.04 and 109.49 is: 164.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.60 : 286.04 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.60/286.04 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.60x = 286.04 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.60x = 31,319.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,319.51/190.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.32

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