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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.12 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.12 and 94.08 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.12 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.12 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.12 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 26,824.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,824.09/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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