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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.39 and 98.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.39 and 98.82 is: 148.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.39 = 98.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.39 = 98.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.39 × 98.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 28,202.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,202.24/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.25

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