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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.69, 285.91 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.69, 285.91 and 98.20 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.69 : 285.91 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.69/285.91 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.69x = 285.91 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.69x = 28,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,077.03/190.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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