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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.76 and 98.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.76 and 98.71 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.76 = 98.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.76 = 98.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.76 × 98.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 28,108.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,108.66/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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