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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.91, 286.19 and 99.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.91, 286.19 and 99.41 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.91 : 286.19 = 99.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.91/286.19 = 99.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.91x = 286.19 × 99.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.91x = 28,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,450.37/190.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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