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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.46, 285.62 and 92.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.46, 285.62 and 92.93 is: 139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.46 : 285.62 = 92.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.46/285.62 = 92.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.46x = 285.62 × 92.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.46x = 26,543.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543.61/190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.36

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