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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.37, 286.80 and 99.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.37, 286.80 and 99.88 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.37 : 286.80 = 99.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.37/286.80 = 99.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.37x = 286.80 × 99.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.37x = 28,644.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.15/191.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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