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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 284.88 and 98.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 284.88 and 98.62 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 284.88 = 98.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/284.88 = 98.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 284.88 × 98.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 28,094.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,094.87/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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