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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.27, 285.47 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.27, 285.47 and 99.02 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.27 : 285.47 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.27/285.47 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.27x = 285.47 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.27x = 28,268.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,268.39/190.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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