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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.00, 286.24 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.00, 286.24 and 99.50 is: 149.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.00 : 286.24 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.00/286.24 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.00x = 286.24 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.00x = 28,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479.20/191.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.11

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