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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 285.98 and 109.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 285.98 and 109.49 is: 164.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 285.98 = 109.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/285.98 = 109.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 285.98 × 109.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 31,309.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,309.97/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.02

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