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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 285.53 and 109.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 285.53 and 109.50 is: 163.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 285.53 = 109.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/285.53 = 109.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 285.53 × 109.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 31,265.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,265.54/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.88

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