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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.97, 286.58 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.97, 286.58 and 104.32 is: 156.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.97 : 286.58 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.97/286.58 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.97x = 286.58 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.97x = 29,894.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,894.59/190.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.54

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