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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.40, 285.60 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.40, 285.60 and 94.16 is: 141.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.40 : 285.60 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.40/285.60 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.40x = 285.60 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.40x = 26,892.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,892.10/190.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.24

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