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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.64, 285.53 and 92.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.64, 285.53 and 92.99 is: 139.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.64 : 285.53 = 92.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.64/285.53 = 92.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.64x = 285.53 × 92.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.64x = 26,549.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,549.54/190.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.27

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