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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 285.44 and 99.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 285.44 and 99.14 is: 148.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 285.44 = 99.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/285.44 = 99.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 285.44 × 99.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 28,296.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,296.60/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.41

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