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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.67, 285.91 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.67, 285.91 and 99.27 is: 148.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.67 : 285.91 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.67/285.91 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.67x = 285.91 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.67x = 28,382.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,382.04/190.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.86

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