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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.18, 285.08 and 98.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.18, 285.08 and 98.92 is: 148.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.18 : 285.08 = 98.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.18/285.08 = 98.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.18x = 285.08 × 98.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.18x = 28,200.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.11/190.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.28

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