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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.50 and 66.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.50 and 66.98 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.50 = 66.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.50 = 66.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.50 × 66.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 19,121.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.03/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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