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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.04, 286.47 and 99.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.04, 286.47 and 99.65 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.04 : 286.47 = 99.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.04/286.47 = 99.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.04x = 286.47 × 99.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.04x = 28,545.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,545.30/191.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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