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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.68, 285.90 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.68, 285.90 and 99.47 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.68 : 285.90 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.68/285.90 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.68x = 285.90 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.68x = 28,437.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,437.04/190.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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