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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 286.74 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 286.74 and 99.93 is: 149.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 286.74 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/286.74 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 286.74 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 28,653.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,653.93/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.73

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