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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 286.23 and 104.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 286.23 and 104.34 is: 156.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 286.23 = 104.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/286.23 = 104.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 286.23 × 104.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 29,865.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,865.24/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.39

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