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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.24 and 109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.24 and 109.71 is: 164.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.24 = 109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.24 = 109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.24 × 109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 31,401.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,401.41/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.50

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