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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 286.10 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 286.10 and 99.15 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 286.10 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/286.10 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 286.10 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 28,366.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,366.32/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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