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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.98, 286.39 and 99.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.98, 286.39 and 99.58 is: 149.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.98 : 286.39 = 99.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.98/286.39 = 99.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.98x = 286.39 × 99.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.98x = 28,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,518.72/190.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.33

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