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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.46, 286.74 and 109.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.46, 286.74 and 109.05 is: 163.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.46 : 286.74 = 109.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.46/286.74 = 109.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.46x = 286.74 × 109.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.46x = 31,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,269.00/191.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.32

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