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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.09, 286.83 and 99.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.09, 286.83 and 99.77 is: 149.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.09 : 286.83 = 99.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.09/286.83 = 99.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.09x = 286.83 × 99.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.09x = 28,615.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,615.59/191.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.75

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