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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 191.56, 287.22 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 191.56, 287.22 and 98.80 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    191.56 : 287.22 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    191.56/287.22 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    191.56x = 287.22 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    191.56x = 28,377.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,377.34/191.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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