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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.85, 286.34 and 104.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.85, 286.34 and 104.23 is: 156.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.85 : 286.34 = 104.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.85/286.34 = 104.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.85x = 286.34 × 104.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.85x = 29,845.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,845.22/190.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.38

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