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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.35, 285.35 and 92.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.35, 285.35 and 92.79 is: 139.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.35 : 285.35 = 92.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.35/285.35 = 92.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.35x = 285.35 × 92.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.35x = 26,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477.63/190.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.10

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