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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.75, 286.18 and 109.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.75, 286.18 and 109.65 is: 164.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.75 : 286.18 = 109.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.75/286.18 = 109.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.75x = 286.18 × 109.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.75x = 31,379.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,379.64/190.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.51

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