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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1.99, 3 and 1.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1.99, 3 and 1.90 is: 2.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1.99 : 3 = 1.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1.99/3 = 1.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1.99x = 3 × 1.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1.99x = 5.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5.69/1.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2.86

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