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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.23, 285.33 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.23, 285.33 and 92.66 is: 138.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.23 : 285.33 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.23/285.33 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.23x = 285.33 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.23x = 26,437.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,437.25/190.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.98

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