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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.58 and 98.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.58 and 98.59 is: 147.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.58 = 98.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.58 = 98.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.58 × 98.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 28,056.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,056.74/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.65

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