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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.90, 286.04 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.90, 286.04 and 109.60 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.90 : 286.04 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.90/286.04 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.90x = 286.04 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.90x = 31,349.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,349.44/190.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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