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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.36, 286.08 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.36, 286.08 and 94.24 is: 141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.36 : 286.08 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.36/286.08 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.36x = 286.08 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.36x = 26,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,960.18/190.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.63

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