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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.31, 285.25 and 98.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.31, 285.25 and 98.98 is: 148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.31 : 285.25 = 98.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.31/285.25 = 98.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.31x = 285.25 × 98.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.31x = 28,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,234.05/190.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.36

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