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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.39, 284.97 and 98.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.39, 284.97 and 98.96 is: 148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.39 : 284.97 = 98.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.39/284.97 = 98.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.39x = 284.97 × 98.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.39x = 28,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,200.65/190.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.12

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