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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.26 and 109.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.26 and 109.59 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.26 = 109.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.26 = 109.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.26 × 109.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 31,371.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.23/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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