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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.96, 286.17 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.96, 286.17 and 104.22 is: 156.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.96 : 286.17 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.96/286.17 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.96x = 286.17 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.96x = 29,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,824.12/190.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.18

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