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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.19, 285.36 and 98.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.19, 285.36 and 98.84 is: 148.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.19 : 285.36 = 98.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.19/285.36 = 98.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.19x = 285.36 × 98.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.19x = 28,203.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,203.56/190.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.29

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