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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.30, 285.22 and 98.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.30, 285.22 and 98.95 is: 148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.30 : 285.22 = 98.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.30/285.22 = 98.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.30x = 285.22 × 98.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.30x = 28,220.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,220.60/190.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.30

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