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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.82, 285.87 and 109.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.82, 285.87 and 109.46 is: 163.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.82 : 285.87 = 109.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.82/285.87 = 109.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.82x = 285.87 × 109.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.82x = 31,291.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,291.33/190.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.98

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