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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.37, 285.60 and 92.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.37, 285.60 and 92.86 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.37 : 285.60 = 92.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.37/285.60 = 92.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.37x = 285.60 × 92.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.37x = 26,519.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,519.16/190.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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