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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.78, 286.44 and 99.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.78, 286.44 and 99.54 is: 149.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.78 : 286.44 = 99.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.78/286.44 = 99.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.78x = 286.44 × 99.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.78x = 28,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,512.24/190.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.45

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