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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.17, 286.41 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.17, 286.41 and 99.73 is: 149.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.17 : 286.41 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.17/286.41 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.17x = 286.41 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.17x = 28,563.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,563.67/191.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.42

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