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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.61, 286.04 and 109.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.61, 286.04 and 109.61 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.61 : 286.04 = 109.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.61/286.04 = 109.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.61x = 286.04 × 109.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.61x = 31,352.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,352.84/190.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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