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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.00, 285.22 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.00, 285.22 and 98.87 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.00 : 285.22 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.00/285.22 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.00x = 285.22 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.00x = 28,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.00/190.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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