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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 286.14 and 109.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 286.14 and 109.60 is: 164.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 286.14 = 109.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/286.14 = 109.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 286.14 × 109.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 31,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,360.94/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.27

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