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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.56, 285.68 and 94.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.56, 285.68 and 94.24 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.56 : 285.68 = 94.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.56/285.68 = 94.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.56x = 285.68 × 94.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.56x = 26,922.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,922.48/190.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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