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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 286.17 and 104.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 286.17 and 104.17 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 286.17 = 104.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/286.17 = 104.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 286.17 × 104.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 29,810.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,810.33/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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