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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.27, 286.46 and 98.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.27, 286.46 and 98.49 is: 147.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.27 : 286.46 = 98.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.27/286.46 = 98.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.27x = 286.46 × 98.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.27x = 28,212.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,212.95/191.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.50

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