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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.43 and 98.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.43 and 98.93 is: 148.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.43 = 98.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.43 = 98.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.43 × 98.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 28,237.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,237.59/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.40

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