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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.80, 286.40 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.80, 286.40 and 109.80 is: 164.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.80 : 286.40 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.80/286.40 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.80x = 286.40 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.80x = 31,446.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,446.72/190.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.82

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