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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.28, 285.18 and 93.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.28, 285.18 and 93.88 is: 140.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.28 : 285.18 = 93.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.28/285.18 = 93.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.28x = 285.18 × 93.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.28x = 26,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,772.70/190.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.70

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