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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.88, 286.16 and 99.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.88, 286.16 and 99.44 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.88 : 286.16 = 99.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.88/286.16 = 99.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.88x = 286.16 × 99.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.88x = 28,455.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,455.75/190.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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