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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.71, 286.11 and 99.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.71, 286.11 and 99.36 is: 149.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.71 : 286.11 = 99.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.71/286.11 = 99.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.71x = 286.11 × 99.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.71x = 28,427.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,427.89/190.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.06

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