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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.56 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.56 and 109.28 is: 163.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.56 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.56 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.56 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 31,206.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,206.00/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.66

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