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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.60 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.60 and 99.02 is: 148.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.60 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.60 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.60 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 28,281.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,281.20/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.59

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