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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.22, 286.98 and 99.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.22, 286.98 and 99.96 is: 150.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.22 : 286.98 = 99.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.22/286.98 = 99.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.22x = 286.98 × 99.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.22x = 28,686.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,686.52/191.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.02

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