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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.93, 285.99 and 99.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.93, 285.99 and 99.35 is: 148.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.93 : 285.99 = 99.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.93/285.99 = 99.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.93x = 285.99 × 99.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.93x = 28,413.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,413.11/190.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.81

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