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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.28, 286.84 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.28, 286.84 and 99.92 is: 149.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.28 : 286.84 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.28/286.84 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.28x = 286.84 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.28x = 28,661.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,661.05/191.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.84

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