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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.48, 285.56 and 94.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.48, 285.56 and 94.32 is: 141.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.48 : 285.56 = 94.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.48/285.56 = 94.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.48x = 285.56 × 94.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.48x = 26,934.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934.02/190.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.40

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