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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 285.89 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 285.89 and 109.40 is: 164.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 285.89 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/285.89 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 285.89 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 31,276.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.37/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.00

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