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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.20, 284.96 and 98.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.20, 284.96 and 98.76 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.20 : 284.96 = 98.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.20/284.96 = 98.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.20x = 284.96 × 98.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.20x = 28,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,142.65/190.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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