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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.48 and 46.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.48 and 46.71 is: 70.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.48 = 46.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.48 = 46.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.48 × 46.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 13,380.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,380.05/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.06

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