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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.83, 285.82 and 109.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.83, 285.82 and 109.42 is: 163.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.83 : 285.82 = 109.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.83/285.82 = 109.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.83x = 285.82 × 109.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.83x = 31,274.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,274.42/190.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.89

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