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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.72, 286.17 and 109.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.72, 286.17 and 109.63 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.72 : 286.17 = 109.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.72/286.17 = 109.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.72x = 286.17 × 109.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.72x = 31,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372.82/190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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