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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.08, 285.29 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.08, 285.29 and 98.84 is: 148.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.08 : 285.29 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.08/285.29 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.08x = 285.29 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.08x = 28,198.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,198.06/190.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.35

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