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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 285.71 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 285.71 and 109.47 is: 163.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 285.71 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/285.71 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 285.71 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 31,276.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,276.67/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.86

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