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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 190.66, 285.57 and 93.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 190.66, 285.57 and 93.01 is: 139.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    190.66 : 285.57 = 93.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    190.66/285.57 = 93.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    190.66x = 285.57 × 93.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    190.66x = 26,560.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,560.87/190.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.31

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