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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.24, 285.43 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.24, 285.43 and 98.86 is: 148.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.24 : 285.43 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.24/285.43 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.24x = 285.43 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.24x = 28,217.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,217.61/190.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.33

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