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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.70, 286.16 and 99.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.70, 286.16 and 99.40 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.70 : 286.16 = 99.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.70/286.16 = 99.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.70x = 286.16 × 99.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.70x = 28,444.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444.30/190.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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