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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.38, 285.57 and 94.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.38, 285.57 and 94.26 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.38 : 285.57 = 94.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.38/285.57 = 94.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.38x = 285.57 × 94.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.38x = 26,917.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,917.83/190.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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