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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.87, 286.05 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.87, 286.05 and 99.38 is: 148.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.87 : 286.05 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.87/286.05 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.87x = 286.05 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.87x = 28,426.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,426.22/190.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.93

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