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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.06, 286.22 and 99.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.06, 286.22 and 99.83 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.06 : 286.22 = 99.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.06/286.22 = 99.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.06x = 286.22 × 99.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.06x = 28,572.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,572.16/191.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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