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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 284.91 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 284.91 and 98.70 is: 147.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 284.91 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/284.91 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 284.91 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 28,120.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,120.62/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.85

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