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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.24 and 104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.24 and 104.18 is: 156.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.24 = 104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.24 = 104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.24 × 104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 29,820.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,820.48/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.29

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