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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.76, 286.20 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.76, 286.20 and 109.58 is: 164.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.76 : 286.20 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.76/286.20 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.76x = 286.20 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.76x = 31,360.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.37/190.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.40

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