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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.24 and 92.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.24 and 92.82 is: 139.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.24 = 92.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.24 = 92.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.24 × 92.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 26,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,475.98/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.16

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