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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.47, 285.51 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.47, 285.51 and 99.27 is: 148.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.47 : 285.51 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.47/285.51 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.47x = 285.51 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.47x = 28,342.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,342.58/190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.80

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