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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.47, 285.79 and 93.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.47, 285.79 and 93.03 is: 139.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.47 : 285.79 = 93.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.47/285.79 = 93.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.47x = 285.79 × 93.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.47x = 26,587.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,587.04/190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.59

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