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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.07, 285.27 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.07, 285.27 and 98.80 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.07 : 285.27 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.07/285.27 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.07x = 285.27 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.07x = 28,183.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,183.59/190.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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