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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190, 285.21 and 94.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190, 285.21 and 94.02 is: 141.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190 : 285.21 = 94.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190/285.21 = 94.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190x = 285.21 × 94.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190x = 26,813.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,813.55/190
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.12

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