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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.65 and 92.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.65 and 92.89 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.65 = 92.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.65 = 92.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.65 × 92.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 26,534.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,534.03/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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