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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.16, 285 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.16, 285 and 98.80 is: 148.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.16 : 285 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.16/285 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.16x = 285 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.16x = 28,158
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,158/190.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.08

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