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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 285.84 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 285.84 and 99.32 is: 148.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 285.84 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/285.84 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 285.84 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 28,388.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,388.20/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.89

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