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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.26, 285.36 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.26, 285.36 and 92.73 is: 139.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.26 : 285.36 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.26/285.36 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.26x = 285.36 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.26x = 26,461.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,461.43/190.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.08

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