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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.84, 286.22 and 99.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.84, 286.22 and 99.49 is: 149.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.84 : 286.22 = 99.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.84/286.22 = 99.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.84x = 286.22 × 99.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.84x = 28,476.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,476.03/190.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.21

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