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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.01, 285.99 and 98.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.01, 285.99 and 98.27 is: 147.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.01 : 285.99 = 98.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.01/285.99 = 98.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.01x = 285.99 × 98.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.01x = 28,104.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,104.40/191.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.13

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