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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.02, 284.67 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.02, 284.67 and 98.58 is: 147.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.02 : 284.67 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.02/284.67 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.02x = 284.67 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.02x = 28,062.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,062.77/190.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.68

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