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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.81, 286.15 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.81, 286.15 and 99.50 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.81 : 286.15 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.81/286.15 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.81x = 286.15 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.81x = 28,470.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,470.00/190.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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