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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.77, 286.22 and 99.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.77, 286.22 and 99.42 is: 149.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.77 : 286.22 = 99.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.77/286.22 = 99.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.77x = 286.22 × 99.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.77x = 28,455.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.99/190.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.16

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