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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.99, 286.38 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.99, 286.38 and 99.59 is: 149.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.99 : 286.38 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.99/286.38 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.99x = 286.38 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.99x = 28,521.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,521.30/190.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.34

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