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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.33, 285.59 and 99.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.33, 285.59 and 99.10 is: 148.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.33 : 285.59 = 99.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.33/285.59 = 99.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.33x = 285.59 × 99.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.33x = 28,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,301.97/190.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.70

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