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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.18 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.18 and 99.47 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.18 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.18 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.18 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 28,466.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,466.79/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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