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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.89, 286.36 and 109.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.89, 286.36 and 109.73 is: 164.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.89 : 286.36 = 109.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.89/286.36 = 109.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.89x = 286.36 × 109.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.89x = 31,422.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,422.72/190.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.61

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